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Called le Tournoi de Roland-Garros or les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros, the French tennis tournament is a popular event for tourists and sports enthusiasts alike.

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The French Open is underway in Paris, and it’s not too late to go along if you’re in town. The stadium is easily accessible by public transportation, and tickets range widely in price depending on seating and the match. You can also save money or get better seating by purchasing ticket packs.

Le Stade Roland Garros - Roland Garros Stadium

The stadium is located at the western edge of the 16th arrondissement (district) of Paris.  If you’re still looking for accommodation, you can look in the 16th or surrounding 7th, 8th, 15th or 17th arrondissements (essentially West Paris), but even if you’re staying across the city, you shouldn’t have any trouble reaching the stadium via public transport.

During the tournament, 40 free shuttle buses will run constantly between the metro stations near to the stadium, the parking lots, and the stadium entrances.  The buses are provided by Perrier, so look for the brand name on the buses.  If you are unsure, you can always ask:

Est-ce la navette gratuite au stade Roland-Garros? - Is this the free shuttle to the stadium?

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To reach the stadium by metro:

• Line 9 to Michel-Ange Auteuil, Michel-Ange Molitor or Porte de Saint-Cloud
• Line 10 to Michel-Ange Auteuil, Michel-Ange or Molitor Porte d’Auteuil

On the metro, you’ll be able to keep track of your stop simply by looking at the line map inside the subway car.  Just make sure you’re getting on in the right direction by checking out a metro map!

To reach the stadium by bus:

• From Opéra take bus 22 to Michel-Ange-Auteuil or bus 52 to Porte d’Auteuil
• From Gare de l’Est take bus 32 to the last stop
• From Cours de Vincennes (Porte de Vincennes metro station) take bus 62 to the last stop
• From Hôtel de Ville take bus 72 to la Tourelle
• From Mairie d’Issy take bus 123 to Roland-Gorras

When you’re taking a bus, it’s up to you to know when and where to get off.  Here’s a useful phrase for telling the driver where you want to get off and a way to ask him or her for help in finding your stop:

You can also say…

If you prefer, you can also take a taxi. See my post on taking a taxi in Paris for more information and tips.  Be sure to tell the driver where you’re going (as indicated above in French) and which court you’re attending.

If you have purchase ticket for the “annexes,” you will have access to all the outside courts, but not the matches taking place in each of the above listed stadiums. These “annexe” matches are very popular, and seating is first come, first served, so plan accordingly!

If you are arriving at the tournament in a rental car, there are several parking lots ranging in distance from the stadium, all of which are served by the free shuttle bus.

Purchasing Tickets

Tickets to the central court range in cost from 51€ to 105€ depending on the match, the day, and the seating. On the final day, tickets cost either 80€, 90€ or 105€, depending on seating.

You view all prices here and you can book either single tickets or ticket packs here.

Enjoy the Open!